Cerebellar Hypoplasia

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Cerebellar hypoplasia, also known as Dandy-Walker syndrome, is a neurological disease caused by a mutation in the VLDLR gene. It is caused by an underdeveloped cerebellum, which affects a dog’s coordinated movements.

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List of affected breeds:

Genetic research has linked this gene and condition in the following breeds:

Eurasier

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What does this mean for a dog with this trait?

There is no known cure for cerebellar hypoplasia, nor does it require special treatment.

Symptoms

Symptoms of cerebellar hypoplasia include uncoordinated movement, like a high-stepping gait for which the syndrome is named. Dogs may also experience slow reflexes and involuntary movements.

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